UH Hilo earns grant to study Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death’s impact on animals
While research has been done on the disease, the UH Hilo study will be the first to examine how the loss of ʻōhiʻa forests affect the many native species of Hawaiian birds.
Two new species of fungi that kill ʻōhiʻa trees get Hawaiian names
The two versions of the Ceratocystis fungi believed to be the cause of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death have never been seen before outside Hawaiʻi.
Lyon Arboretum leads Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Seed Banking Initiative
Lyon Arboretum will expanding its capacity for collection and banking of ʻōhiʻa seeds across all islands in response to the Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) crisis.
UH Hilo researchers part of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death combat team
Researchers are using an unmanned aerial vehicle at one of the epicenters of the rapid ʻōhiʻa death infection to monitor the damage.
New portable testing speeds detection of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death pathogens
Researchers developed a portable “lab-in-a-suitcase” for diagnostic field testing for the two species of fungal pathogens that infect ʻōhiʻa.
State holds first Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Summit
The summit provided situation reports on the disease and presented the recently completed strategic response plan.
UH researchers making advances in battle against Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Ambrosia beetles may play a role in spreading the fungal disease that has affected 50,000 acres of ʻōhiʻa forests.
Campaign to conserve ʻōhiʻa trees finds roots in community
A strong show of public support for the #ohialove crowdfunding campaign to bank ʻōhiʻa tree seeds has encouraged organizers to increase their fundraising goal
Scientists recognized in fight against Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
J.B. Friday among three scientists honored by the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council with the Greatest Hits award for their work in the fight against Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
